I. INTRODUCTORY QUESTIONS (Research/Study) Weeks I and II
What is Assessment? Assessment provides feedback for both student and teacher regarding their progress in a certain area of study. It is the act of gathering information to better both teacher and student and to confirm and improve current progress. Assessment provides the proof you are looking for as a teacher that objectives and benchmarks are being met.
What is the difference between assessment and testing? Assessment is longer term than testing. Climate vs. weather. Assessment takes on more aspects and looks at longer term information in an effort to improve both student and the teacher. Testing is here and now. What can you do for me today, and looks at knowledge acquired over recent studies.
What are the principles upon which good classroom assessment should be based? Good classroom assessment should be based on expected learning outcomes, have a shared learning responsibility for student learning, should provide evidence that students achieve stated learning outcomes, should be fair, and should focus on each individual student's growth rather than competition between the students. Students are given opportunities to grow and are provided feedback on their work.
What is the Relationship of Assessment to Bloom’s Taxonomy?
There is direct relationship between assessment and Bloom's Taxonomy. The taxonomy provides a good structure to assist teachers in writing objectives and assessments. Bloom's serves as a tool for educators in helping students reach higher levels of thinking.
I. INTRODUCTORY QUESTIONS (Research/Study) Weeks I and II
What is Assessment?
Assessment provides feedback for both student and teacher regarding their progress in a certain area of study. It is the act of gathering information to better both teacher and student and to confirm and improve current progress. Assessment provides the proof you are looking for as a teacher that objectives and benchmarks are being met.
What is the difference between assessment and testing?
Assessment is longer term than testing. Climate vs. weather. Assessment takes on more aspects and looks at longer term information in an effort to improve both student and the teacher. Testing is here and now. What can you do for me today, and looks at knowledge acquired over recent studies.
What are the principles upon which good classroom assessment should be based?
Good classroom assessment should be based on expected learning outcomes, have a shared learning responsibility for student learning, should provide evidence that students achieve stated learning outcomes, should be fair, and should focus on each individual student's growth rather than competition between the students. Students are given opportunities to grow and are provided feedback on their work.
What is the Relationship of Assessment to Bloom’s Taxonomy?
There is direct relationship between assessment and Bloom's Taxonomy. The taxonomy provides a good structure to assist teachers in writing objectives and assessments. Bloom's serves as a tool for educators in helping students reach higher levels of thinking.